Compact INTRODUCING guide to Christianitys central figure. Christianity depends on the belief that the Jesus of history is identical with the Christ of faith & that God in the person of Jesus intervened finally & decisively in human history. But is the historical Jesus the same as the Christian Saviour? & how did an obscure provincial religion based on the paradox of a crucified saviour conquer the Roman Empire & outlive it? INTRODUCING JESUS
- A GRAPHIC GUIDE confronts the enigmas. It sets Jesus in the perspective of his time
- within Judaism & its expectations of a Messiah in the atmosphere of Greek philosophy & the Roman deification of emperors. It traces the development of Christianity from St. Paul & the Romanization of the Church to modern liberation theology. This book is a lucid & exciting investigation that will appeal to all readers whether Christian or not.

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Carl Gustav Jung was the most enigmatic & controversial disciple of Sigmund Freud. Introducing Jung" brilliantly explains the theories that led Jung to break away from Freud & describes his own near psychotic breakdown in mid-life a night-sea voyage from which he emerged with radical new insights into the nature of the unconscious mind. Step by step the book demonstrates how it was entirely logical for him to explore the psychology of religion alchemy astrology the I Ching & other phenomena rejected by science in his investigation of his patients dreams fantasies & psychic disturbances." ...

Comprehensive & highly practical Introducing Leadership" introduces the principles & practice of leadership from theory through to the development of the readers own leadership ability. From the analysis of the different sources of leadership & management theory emerges a model that will provide the basis for the development of readers own leadership skills & for the application of these through the rest of the book. Written by an experienced author in the field of management development the book is split into three parts: Section one
- the nature & role of leadership; Section two
- leading others; & Section three
- leading innovation & change. The learning development is clearly structured & this text also provides the underpinning knowledge requirements for Level 3 qualifications in leadership. It is linked to the relevant NVQ & Leadership Standards giving tutor access to one core text. Case study material & examples are used throughout to add practical insight to the topics raised. It also offers practical introductory text for students & practitioners."


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The ability to make a successful transition into management who wants to advance their career. Written by Martin Manser a leading trainer of managers & highly-respected author this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to seamlessly move up the career ladder. The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points & at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons & diagrams throughout to help make this book a more enjoyable & effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success! ...

Introducing Mechanics" has been written to cover all the Mechanics requirements for single-subject A Level. Through the nature of its style & contents it is ideal for both A- & AS-Level Mechanics. The key points are: clear text & style;

Includes:: worked examples so that students can work alone; & exercises & examination questions."

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Two thirds of our planet is covered by oceans & seas. Over recent decades developments in ocean science have dramatically enhanced our understanding of the key role oceans play in the Earth System & how vital they are for regulating global climate. Humans depend on the oceans for many resources but at the same time their impacts on the marine systems around the world are of increasing concern. Introducing Oceanography has been written by two leading oceanographers to provide a succinct overview of the science of the study of the seas for students & for the interested adult wanting a topical guide to this enormous & complex subject. The initial chapters describe the oceans & the forces at work within them. The authors then discuss the effects of light the chemistry of the seas & the food web before surveying biological oceanography in the main oceanic regions. The final chapter looks at the methodology of ocean study. Copiously illustrated this book is intended for those whose interest in oceanography has been stimulated perhaps by media coverage of declining resources or climate change & who want to know more. Technical terms are kept to a minimum & are explained in a glossary. ...

What is psychology? When did it begin? Where did it come from? How does psychology compare with related subjects such as psychiatry & psychotherapy? To what extent is it scientific? Introducing Psychology" answers all these questions & more explaining what the subject has been in the past & what it is now. The main "schools" of thought & the sections within psychology are described including Introspection Biopsychology Psychoanalysis Behaviourism Comparative (Animal) Psychology Cognitive Approaches (including the Gestalt movement) Social Psychology Developmental Psychology & Humanism. The key figures covered include: Freud Pavlov Skinner Bandura Piaget Bowlby Maslow & Rogers as well as many lesser-known but important psychologists." ...

Understanding psychological techniques can help you make your relationships happier & more fulfilling. This Practical Guide will help you achieve new & healthier ways of relating by explaining some of the major underlying psychological drivers that permeate relationships & identify & work on these unconscious motivating factors to eliminate knee-jerk reactions. Filled with straightforward practical advice case studies & examples Introducing Psychology of Relationships will help you understand your relationship & make it more loving & mutually supportive as well as be better equipped for entering into a new relationship. ...

A new edition updated to meet the needs of the Pure Mathematics encountered in all the new specifications for single-subject A Level Mathematics. This major text is clearly set out with an excellent combination of clear examples & explanations & plenty of practice material
- ideal for supporting students who are working alone. The first two chapters are vital in preparing new students particularly those with a Grade C at GCSE for the rigours of A Level. Each chapter concludes with a selection of exam-style questions giving students lots of practice for the real thing!
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Quantum theory confronts us with bizarre paradoxes which contradict the logic of classical physics. At the subatomic level one particle seems to know what the others are doing & according to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle" there is a limit on how accurately nature can be observed. & yet the theory is amazingly accurate & widely applied explaining all of chemistry & most of physics. " Introducing Quantum Theory" takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key figures including Planck Einstein Bohr Heisenberg & Schrodinger. Each contributed at least one crucial concept to the theory. The puzzle of the wave-particle duality is here along with descriptions of the two questions raised against Bohr's " Copenhagen Interpretation"
- the famous "dead & alive cat" & the EPR paradox. Both remain unresolved."
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